Bartram's Orthotrichum Moss
Orthotrichum bartramii
- Native to:
- United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Bryophyta | - Mosses
- Family:
- Orthotrichaceae
- Genus:
- Orthotrichum
- Species:
- Orthotrichum bartramii
- USDA Symbol:
- ORBA7
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Height:
- 2 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained rocky substrate
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on tree trunks and rocks